Simon's Heroes
Analysis
Simon's Heroes is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Staffordshire. It was registered in November 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Simon's Heroes reported income of £18k and spending of £21k, spending 119% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £12k to £18k (+43%), an average of +9.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 54%. Over the whole period it spent 110% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Simon's Heroes sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 42nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Mr H M T Gibson's Charity Trust (£18k), Al Wali Welfare Trust (£18k) and Melton Mowbray Building Society Charitable Foundation (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We raise money through corporate sponsorship, fundraising events including obstacle runs, family fun days, quiz nights and galas which helps us to provide resources and opportunities to children with life limiting illnesses.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Mr H M T Gibson's Charity Trust | London | £18k |
| Al Wali Welfare Trust | Epsom | £18k |
| Melton Mowbray Building Society Charitable Foundation | Melton Mowbray | £18k |
| Rotary Club of Helston-Lizard Trust Fund | Cornwall | £18k |